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Thought Question: Religion vs. Christianity

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Jay F Guin

This video has had over 17 million views! Several bloggers have already reviewed it, some with positive comments and some with negative. Let’s look at it another way. As Christians and leaders in congregations, what can we learn from this … Continue reading →

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Elders: On the Authority of Elders, Part 5 (Bad Elders)

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Jay F Guin

So what do we do with bad elders — men who have no business being elders? And how should the congregation respond to a bad decision by good elders? Bad elders No elder is perfect, and all elderships will make mistakes. But … Continue reading →

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Elders: On the Authority of Elders, Part 4

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Jesus Now, what does Jesus say about elders? Quite a lot, actually. First, Jesus himself is referred to a “shepherd” several times, most importantly in — (John 10:11-16 ESV)  11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down … Continue reading →

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Elders: On the Authority of Elders, Part 3.5

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Grizz wrote, Why do you think there is so often such a blind spot that insists that elders MUST HAVE authority when there is nary a word in the NT about such a thing??? Amazed and amused and saddened into … Continue reading →

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Elders: On the Authority of Elders, Part 3

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Peter Peter was an elder. Evidently, the apostles of Jerusalem came to adopt “elder” as their own title, indicating their leadership over the city of God on earth, I suppose. Or perhaps they wanted a more equal relationship with the … Continue reading →

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Elders: On the Authority of Elders, Part 2

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Paul’s farewell discourse Paul’s farewell discourse to the elders in Ephesus speaks to their duties — (Act 20:28-30 ESV) 28 “Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to … Continue reading →

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Elders: On the Authority of Elders, Part 1

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Charles McLean asks, My question is, how did we come up with all this stuff that requires centralized rule? Jason Stockton asks, Jay, I wanted to encourage you to go at it again.  Give us a perspective that comes from … Continue reading →

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Acts 2:46-47 (Having Favor of All the People)

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Jay F Guin

“Day by day” (Act 2:46 ESV) 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, “Day by day” indicates a continuous practice. Many translations” say … Continue reading →

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Theology, General: The Gospel and Football, Part 2

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Jay F Guin

But seriously folks, the preacher really should preach against Auburn. Every week. That would generate some major enthusiasm! Okay, that’s not serious at all — except in this sense: in football, we know who the enemy is. It’s Auburn. And … Continue reading →

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Theology, General: The Gospel and Football, Part 1

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jay F Guin

Reader Bill Perkins wrote this comment: Football is better than religion for many, and here is why: 1.  No one is late for the game, as a matter of fact they show up hours early for fellowship with fellow fans. … Continue reading →

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